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Saturday

October 31, 2026

The Service of Installation will begin at 1:00 p.m.
 
2344 Center St, Bethlehem, PA 18017

 

Parking: Please park only in marked spaces. Most parking is located behind the building. Parking is not permitted along the circular drive.

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Who Is Invited?

Everyone is invited to attend Bishop Dee’s installation. While installation services may have required tickets in the past, there is ample space for congregations, families, friends, and community members to attend.

Your prayers and presence are requested for the Holy Eucharist with the Rite of Installation of the Fifth Bishop of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, The Reverend Jennifer Dee.

ELCA Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry will preside at the installation. Hors d’oeuvres  will follow the service. Ordained leaders are encouraged to vest and process. The color of the day is red.

Watch the Livestream

Unable to attend in person? The service will be livestreamed and available to watch live or afterward at your convenience.

Return here for livestream link

Children and Families Are Welcome

Bishop Dee’s installation is a family-friendly service, and children are encouraged to attend and participate. The service will include a special children’s sermon.

Hotel Room Block

A room block at Hilton Garden Inn is available for those attending Bishop Dee’s installation. The special rate includes a made-to-order breakfast, available from 6:00 to 10:00 a.m. each morning. Shuttle service to and from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) is also available.

Book before: October 15, 2026

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Mass Choir

A mass choir is being formed for the service. Rehearsal information and music details will be provided. If you are interested, please register to attend and be sure to answer YES to the choir question and then select your voice part and enter your location.

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Media Notice

This event will be photographed. Images and video captured during the event may be used in future Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod communications, including the website, social media, and print or digital publications.